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Federal Food Aid May Be Cut Off To Some Hungry College Students

CalFresh, formerly called food stamps, may have new work requirements for single students.

More college students may turn to food banks for assistance.
More college students may turn to food banks for assistance. (CBS-SF)

BERKELEY, CA — Big changes could be coming to a federal food assistance program used by many college students

Changes to programs known as SNAP or CalFresh, here in California, could go into effect early next year and might have a greater impact in the Bay Area because the high cost of living often leaves little else for food.

Read more at CBS San Francisco

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